Archives: Foundation Stories
2018 Report to the Community
Our nonprofit status means we provide emergency care for all, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Everyone who seeks our care receives the very best we can provide.…
[Read more] about 2018 Report to the CommunityExceptional Care Sparks Generations of Service
Eighteen years ago, Liane Edstrom made a promise that once she retired, she would return to volunteer at North Memorial Health Hospital. Her promise was inspired by the amazing care…
[Read more] about Exceptional Care Sparks Generations of ServiceSmall Things Make a Big Difference
Our donors are incredible! Nobody likes being in the hospital, however, so many of you step up to spread hope and joy to those facing a medical crisis at North…
[Read more] about Small Things Make a Big DifferenceStepping On Class Helps Seniors Avoid Falls
In Spanish, “paso” means “step” and so it seems fitting that Rick and Marianne Paso are so passionate about the Stepping On program at North Memorial Health. They knew that as…
[Read more] about Stepping On Class Helps Seniors Avoid FallsKelsey’s Story
This is the true tale of how one man’s fight with cancer—and his granddaughter’s allowance—kicked off a half-million dollar fundraiser for the North Memorial Health Cancer Care Pharmacy.
[Read more] about Kelsey’s StorySteve and Lisa’s Story
A cancer diagnosis, a new baby, and a second home at the North Memorial Health Cancer Center: How a growing family helps grow the Foundation.
[Read more] about Steve and Lisa’s Story